Welcome to the newly updated Tanglefoot Park! This multi-year, multi-million dollar project was made possible through donations from local residents and various grants. We cannot be more thrilled with how it turned out. This waterfront park provides incredible views of the Grand River and many amenities for everyone to enjoy.
The land for the park was gifted to the Village by the Thum family around the turn of the last century. The family made their fortune through their company – Tanglefoot Flypaper.
The park features a gorgeous pavilion with glass garage doors, a catering kitchen, and bathrooms. The Tanglefoot Park pavilion can be rented for private events and community events. The pavilion can accommodate events such as weddings and family reunions for up to 300 people. When the pavilion is not in use for private events, visitors are welcome to seek shade under the pavilion.
The new Splash Pad is already very popular with local families who enjoy setting up picnic spots in the surrounding grassy areas.
Splash Pad Hours
10am – 8pm daily*
*Drought hours were activated on June 8th due to very little rain and voluntary water reduction per the Northwest Ottawa Water System. Drought hours will remain in place until further notice. Stay tuned for more updates by following our social media, website, and email newsletter.
Dought hours
Sunday – Friday: 10am – 1pm & 4pm – 7pm
Saturdays: 10am – 3pm
The park also offers an outdoor fireplace, transient boat docks, a universally accessible kayak launch, public art, a fishing pier, and new for 2023 – a Kayak Rental Kiosk!
Transient docks are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a $10/per day fee. Overnight mooring is not permitted.
Don’t forget to snap a selfie with the colorful “Why the Fly?” mural by Christina Hutton.
The Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market has a new home at Tanglefoot Park every Thursday from 9am – 2pm June through October. The market is managed by The Chamber of Commerce.